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Investigation underway after package containing white substance delivered to Virginia Department of Elections

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RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia Department of Elections says an investigation is underway after they received a package with a suspicious white substance.

In a statement, the Department of Elections wrote that the package was discovered at around 3 p.m. Wednesday.

They said no employees were hurt, and that they are grateful to local, state, and federal partners for their quick response.

The FBI is investigating similar incidents in over a dozen states including Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and New York.

They say they are working to find the motive and who is responsible for the package.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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